North Carolina General Statutes 70-34. Skeletal analysis
(a) Skeletal analysis conducted under the provisions of this Article shall only be accomplished by persons having those qualifications expressed in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 70-28(5).
(b) Prior to the execution of the written agreements outlined in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 70-32(c) and 70-33(b), the State Archaeologist shall consult with both the professional archaeologist and the skeletal analyst investigating the remains.
(c) The professional archaeologist and the skeletal analyst shall submit a proposal to the State Archaeologist within the 90-day period set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 70-32(c) and 70-33(b), including:
(1) Methodology and techniques to be utilized;
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 70-34
- Executive Director: means the Executive Director of the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs. See North Carolina General Statutes 70-28
- Professional archaeologist: means a person having (i) a postgraduate degree in archaeology, anthropology, history, or another related field with a specialization in archaeology, (ii) a minimum of one year's experience in conducting basic archaeological field research, including the excavation and removal of human skeletal remains, and (iii) designed and executed an archaeological study and presented the written results and interpretations of such study. See North Carolina General Statutes 70-28
- remains: means any part of the body of a deceased human being in any stage of decomposition. See North Carolina General Statutes 70-28
- Skeletal analyst: means any person having (i) a postgraduate degree in a field involving the study of the human skeleton such as skeletal biology, forensic osteology or other relevant aspects of physical anthropology or medicine, (ii) a minimum of one year's experience in conducting laboratory reconstruction and analysis of skeletal remains, including the differentiation of the physical characteristics denoting cultural or biological affinity, and (iii) designed and executed a skeletal analysis, and presented the written results and interpretations of such analysis. See North Carolina General Statutes 70-28
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- State Archaeologist: means the head of the Office of State Archaeology section of the Office of Archives and History, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. See North Carolina General Statutes 70-28
(2) Research objectives;
(3) Proposed time schedule for completion of the analysis; and
(4) Proposed time intervals for written progress reports and the final report to be submitted.
(d) If the terms of the written agreement are not substantially met, the Executive Director or the next of kin, after consultation with the State Archaeologist, may take possession of the skeletal remains. In such case, the State Archaeologist may ensure that appropriate skeletal analysis is conducted by another qualified skeletal analyst prior to ultimate disposition of the skeletal remains. (1981, c. 853, s. 2; 2007-484, s. 10(g).)